Croix-des-Bouquets : The Haitian National Police (PNH) deals a decisive blow against the «400 Mawozo» gang

In a landmark operation on November 14, 2025, the Haitian National Police (PNH), in collaboration with the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), launched a meticulously planned assault against the infamous ‘400 Mawozo’ gang. This criminal organization had entrenched itself along National Road 3 (RN3), fortifying key sections and disrupting public safety. The coordinated strike, driven by precise intelligence, resulted in the seizure of a vast arsenal of weapons and ammunition, significantly weakening the gang’s operational capabilities. Among the confiscated items was an armored bulldozer, a tool the gang used to erect barricades and destroy state infrastructure. Notably, the PNH recovered a .50 caliber American Barrett rifle, a high-precision sniper weapon capable of penetrating steel plates from considerable distances. This weapon had been a centerpiece of the gang’s propaganda. The operation neutralized critical gang resources, marking a turning point in the fight against organized crime in Haiti. Several gang members were killed or wounded, while security forces emerged unscathed. This decisive action underscores the PNH’s growing capacity to dismantle criminal networks and restore order in gang-controlled areas.